Police remove Rivers DPO after station renovation by suspected cultists

Two senior police officers in Rivers State have been removed from their positions after suspected cultists allegedly renovated a police station under their watch. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for the Abuloma Police Division and the DPO overseeing the affected outpost were relieved of their duties pending investigation. The command, led by Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju, condemned any action that would compromise the integrity, discipline, or professional standards of the Nigeria Police Force.

They emphasized that police facilities are public institutions meant for the protection of citizens and the enforcement of law, and must not be used as platforms for criminal groups to seek public validation or influence. A full investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the renovation, the veracity of the allegations, and the identities of those who financed or facilitated the project.